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WELDING TECHNOLOGY
Certificate of Applied Science
Catalog 2008-2009

   

Estimated Cost: $3837

For more complete information
please refer to the
MSU-GF 2008-2009 Catalog

Tuition and Fees
$2982
Application Fee
$30
Books and Supplies
$600
Tools/clothing
varies
Lab Fees

$200
Graduation Fee $25





   

Program Description

Areas of study include welding safety, welding theory and techniques, basic metallurgic principles, blueprint reading, fabrication basics, structural welding, and AWS qualification welding preparation. Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared to take the AWS certification exam.

Outcomes: Graduates are prepared to:

  • Make satisfactory welds in all positions using the following welding types:
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
    • Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
    • Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
    • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)
    • Oxygen Fuel Welding (OFW)
  • Make satisfactory cuts with the following processes:
    • Oxygen Fuel Cutting (OFC)
    • Plasma Arc Cutting (PAC)
    • Air Carbon Arc Cutting (ACC)
  • Interpret welding blueprints and welding symbols.
  • Perform pipe layouts.
  • Utilize basic welding metallurgy
Fall Semester
Course No. Title
Credits
CNST 109 Blueprint Reading
2
COMM 135 Interpersonal Communication
3
MATH 100** Math for Trades
3
WELD 101 Welding Theory I
1
WELD 102 Welding Practical I
3
WELD 110 Applied Metallurgy
2
    Subtotal
14
Spring Semester
Course No. Title Credits
ENGL 118** Intro to Critical Reading & Writing 4
WELD 103* Welding Theory II 1
WELD 104* Welding Practical II 3
WELD 117* Fabrication Basics 3
WELD 119* Intro to Structural Welding 3
WELD 126* Welding Qualification Prep 2
    Subtotal 16

Total Program Credits 30~

~ Many students need preliminary math and English courses before enrolling in the program requirements. These courses may increase the total number of program credits. Students should review their math and English placement before planning out their full program schedule.

+ A grade of "C" or above required for graduation
* Indicates prerequisites needed
** Placement in course(s) is determined by admissions assessment

    

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